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Des Moines Independent Community School District
Hoover High School
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 166 reviews
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    Academics at Hoover High School

    Academics
    C
    Based on SAT/ACT scores, colleges students are interested in, and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
    Average Graduation Rate
    82%
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    State Test Scores

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    51%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    57%

    AP and College Prep Courses

    AP Exam Pass Rate
    24%
    AP Enrollment
    25%
    AP Math Enrollment
    Average
    AP Science Enrollment
    High
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    Number of AP Courses Offered
    9
    AP Other Enrollment
    High
    Advanced Math Enrollment
    Low
    IB Program Offered
    No

    SAT and ACT Test Scores

    Average SAT
    960
    7 responses
    Math
    460
    Verbal
    500
    Average ACT
    21
    109 responses
    Math
    21
    Reading
    22
    English
    21
    Science
    21
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    Colleges Students Are Considering

    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    What Students Want to Study

    Popular Majors

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

    • Business
      37 Students
    • Nursing
      37 Students
    • Biology
      26 Students
    • Psychology
      26 Students
    • Pre-Medicine Studies
      20 Students
    • Accounting
      18 Students
    • Engineering
      17 Students
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      15 Students
    • Computer Science
      13 Students
    • Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
      13 Students

    What Students Say

    Poll
    How challenging are academics at this school?
    Based on 16 responses
    • This school is nationally recognized.
      6%
    • This school is the best in the area.
      13%
    • Probably like most other schools.
      75%
    • This school doesn't challenge anyone.
      6%
    Poll
    How seriously do students take their classes at this school?
    Based on 9 responses
    • Very seriously. Students are there to learn with an eye on the future.
      11%
    • Seriously. Students are there to learn, but aren't necessarily thinking about the future.
      33%
    • Somewhat seriously. Students are more focused on what's going on this weekend.
      56%
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